30 development projects at ports
The Union Ministry of Shipping has finalised an action plan for the financial year with 30 development projects at various ports worth Rs 24,633 crore.

France regulation on carriage of HAZMAT – Lithium cells and batteries
France has initiated a multilateral special agreement under ADR, M259, relating to the carriage of damaged or defective lithium cells and batteries of UN 3090, 3091, 3480 and 3481

Asia – Europe volumes revised down as outlook mirrors 2011 crisis
Expectations for Asia-Europe trade growth edged down slightly in April as Clarkson Research

India Pharma products exported to major countries of the world
The country has exported US$10bn plus pharmaceuticals in 2012, which includes 90% share of formulations and 10% of APIs

Battle Lines drawn over rates
Shipping lines announce a further round of GRIs, but shippers and forwarders say that they cannot make them stick

Emirates Skycargo witnessess increased interest in e-AWB
Emirates Sky Cargo has stated that since 2011, it has put in place over 120 bilateral e-AWB agreements with its customers to ensure a smooth transition from paper Air Waybills (AWB) to electronic record formats, known as Electronic Air Waybill (e-AWB).

21 New Textiles Parks sanctioned to boost industry
The Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Anand Sharma has launched 21 New Textile Parks approved under Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP)

Qatar Offer to Serve as ICAO Permanent Seat
Montréal, Canada, has been recognized as the permanent seat of ICAO since 1946